The data shows home price declines and increased time on the market has moved the September housing market from a seller's market to a buyer's market. This transition means that it is easier for buyers to purchase a home compared to any other time so far this year.
Read More »Auction.com Hires Technology Finance Veteran as New CFO
Leading online real estate market place Auction.com has announced the hiring of Aman Kothari, a veteran of technology finance, as the company's new chief financial officer.
Read More »Five Star, Auction.com, Operation Homefront Honor Veterans With Mortgage-Free Homes
Five Star has partnered with various non-profit organizations over the last five years to provide approximately $4 million worth of homes to service members. Auction.com CEO Tim Morse and Operation Homefront President and CEO John I. Pray were on hand for Thursday's presentations.
Read More »Existing-Home Sales Gains May Be Slowing Down
While existing-home sales have seen solid gains in 2015, reaching levels not seen since before the crisis seven years ago, the rate of increase may be slowing down, according to data released by Auction.com on Tuesday.
Read More »Auction.com Welcomes New VP of Customer Engagement
Irvine, California-based online real estate marketplace Auction.com has announced the hiring of former eBay executive Kristine Chin as VP of customer engagement.
Read More »Existing-Home Sales Forecast Revised Downward Despite Recent Surge
Originally, Auction.com predicted the total number of existing-home sales to fall between 5.49 and 5.84 million annual sales with a targeted number of 5.67 million.
Read More »Existing Home Sales Expected to Continue Acceleration
"May and June existing home sales have both been very encouraging for anyone looking for proof that the housing market is in recovery, and our July Nowcast indicates that this positive momentum will continue into July," Auction.com EVP Rick Sharga said.
Read More »Investors Prefer Flipping Over Hold-to-Rent Strategy for Third Straight Quarter
According to the report, investors bidding at live events are more likely to flip the properties they purchase based on survey responses collected in the second quarter of 2015. Respondents noted a preference toward flipping over holding to rent in every state where Auction.com conducted live events.
Read More »Auction.com Named One of AlwaysOn’s Global 250 for 2015
According to Auction.com, the companies are recognized for their potential to innovate in existing markets and capitalize on new market opportunities. Auction.com was named in the “Marketplace and E-Commerce” category along with Airbnb, Houzz, Thumbtack, Flipkart, and other notable market leaders.
Read More »Auction.com Welcomes New VP of Industry Relations
Auction.com, an online real estate marketplace, has named former VP at Altisource Online Auctions Anthony Self as the new VP of industry relations. Self will focus on strengthening the company’s relationships within the real estate community and developing programs that foster long-term partnerships with agents and brokers.
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